A copy of this manual is available at the Reference Desk and is for in-house use only.

Shortcuts

The online catalog, MnPALS, as well as most of the databases provide shortcuts to citations. When you identify a book or article you'll likely use in your paper or speech, look for a shortcut to the citation for that resource. It's usually there...and it can be a great time saver!

Note that the citations are not always 100% correct, but they are a good starting point and have the basic information you need to create a citation. Usually the errors have to do with capitalization, italics/underlining, or punctuation. Double-check them!

Writing Center

Take advantage of SMSU's Writing Center. It's housed on the 5th floor of the Library, but is also accessible online! This is a free service for SMSU students. Click the logo for more information.